November of 1980

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THE NATIONAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

Sport

Nov 29, 1980 0 mins read 299 views
THIMPHU XI WINS GOLD CUP TOURNAMENT

Sport

Nov 29, 1980 1 mins read 247 views
HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

His Majesty

Nov 29, 1980 0 mins read 0 views
6TH DZONGKHAG YARGYE TSHOGCHUNG, WANGDIPHODRANG

Planning

Nov 29, 1980 4 mins read 253 views
ADP TO GO INTO OPERATION SOON

Projects

Nov 29, 1980 1 mins read 297 views
SUGARCANE CULTIVATION AT GAYLEGPHUG

Agriculture/Crops/Mushroom

Nov 29, 1980 2 mins read 267 views
LUNGTENZAMPA SCHOOL SPORTS DAY

Education- Schools

Nov 29, 1980 1 mins read 293 views
MOTITHANG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SPORTS

Education- Student

Nov 22, 1980 0 mins read 290 views
PADDY TRIAL PROVED SUCCESSFUL

Agriculture/Crops/Mushroom

Nov 22, 1980 0 mins read 274 views
ARCHERY TOURNAMENT IN TASHIGANG

Sport

Nov 22, 1980 1 mins read 253 views
TASHIGANG ANNUAL TSHECHU-CUM-EXHIBITION, 1980

Tshechu

Nov 22, 1980 2 mins read 264 views
EARTHQUAKE JOLTS THE COUNTRY

Natural Calamities

Nov 22, 1980 1 mins read 276 views
BHUTAN ATTENDS 28TH CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE COLOMBO PLAN

Bhutan-Colombo

Nov 22, 1980 0 mins read 250 views
BIFA DELEGATION RETURNS FROM INDIA TOUR

Bhutan- India

Nov 22, 1980 1 mins read 274 views
HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

His Majesty

Nov 22, 1980 2 mins read 243 views
COINS RELEASED ON OCCASION OF HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Bhutan - Finance

Nov 15, 1980 2 mins read 218 views
Report from Gaylegphug

His Majesty

Nov 15, 1980 1 mins read 188 views
PEOPLE OF DAGAPELA CELEBRATE HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY

His Majesty

Nov 15, 1980 2 mins read 178 views
SPORTS DAY AT KHARBANDI TECHNICAL SCHOOL OBSERVED

Sport

Nov 15, 1980 1 mins read 197 views
HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN THIMPHU

His Majesty

Nov 15, 1980 2 mins read 194 views
HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO INDIAN PRIME MINISTER

Bhutan- India

Nov 15, 1980 0 mins read 198 views
BHUTAN ATTENDS BONAC RADIO FESTIVAL AT NEW DELHI

BBS (Bhutan Broadcasting Service)

Nov 08, 1980 1 mins read 180 views
A NEW BHU AT GOMDAR

Health/ BHU/ Dispensary/ ORC

Nov 08, 1980 0 mins read 199 views
MMB MODEL FARM RENAMED AS GAYLEGPHUG DISTILLERY FARM

Agriculture Policy

Nov 08, 1980 0 mins read 207 views
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER WANGDI DISTRICT DISCUSSED

Planning

Nov 08, 1980 2 mins read 205 views
BIFA DELEGATION ON ALL INDIA TOUR

Indo-Bhutan Friendship Association

Nov 08, 1980 1 mins read 208 views
FARMERS FAIR-CUM-SHEEP SHOW AT BUMTHANG

Agriculture Policy

Nov 08, 1980 1 mins read 189 views
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS VISIT GONGKHOLA COPPER DEPOSIT

National Assembly

Nov 08, 1980 2 mins read 208 views
PARENTS' CONTRIBUTIONS NECESSARY FOR SELF-RELIANCE

Education

Nov 01, 1980 1 mins read 185 views
MAJOR SANGAY DORJI APPOINTED HIGH COURT JUDGE

Appointed

Nov 01, 1980 0 mins read 210 views
DYT, MONGAR REVIEWS, DISCUSSES DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES

Planning

Nov 01, 1980 3 mins read 192 views
LOK BHADUR GURUNG RECEIVES RED SCARF

Awards

Nov 01, 1980 1 mins read 169 views
LOCAL PADDY TRIAL AT DANGCHU FOUND SUCCESSFUL

Agriculture/Crops/Mushroom

Nov 01, 1980 1 mins read 186 views
CATTLE SHOW-CUM-CALF RALLY AT PARO

Animal Husbandry Policy

Nov 01, 1980 1 mins read 192 views
BHUTAN URGES HALT TO MILITARY EXPANSION IN INDIA OCEAN

International Issues

Nov 01, 1980 1 mins read 189 views
53RD NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS

National Assembly

Nov 01, 1980 0 mins read 176 views
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Gelephu’s Tabab Choeten nears completion

Gelephu—The Tabab Choeten, a spiritual landmark within the ambitious Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), is nearing completion, with artisans currently crafting sacred clay statues for its relic chambers following the completion of the main structure.

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